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Virginia Foxx

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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.

Jul 22, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank my colleague, the gentleman from Florida, for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in opposition to this closed rule providing for consideration of H.R. 4213, a bill…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-22
Jul 22, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I now would like to yield 6 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock). Mr. McCLINTOCK. I thank the gentlelady for yielding. I would say in response that, yes, George W. Bush was responsible for…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-22
Jul 22, 2010

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on adoption of House Resolution 1550 will be followed by a 5-minute vote on suspending the rules and…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-22
Jul 22, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. You know, I've often said that being here in Washington is like being Alice in Wonderland. I didn't know that there are a lot of other people who feel the same way. I did want to ask my…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-22
Jul 22, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I need to point out to my colleagues once more that when the Democrats took over the Congress in January of 2007, the deficit was about $200 billion. There was a wonderful situation under Mr. Clinton, they like to point out…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-22
Jul 22, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier), the distinguished ranking member of the Rules Committee. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Congressional Record · 2010-07-22
Jul 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I would point out to my colleagues across the aisle, Mr. Speaker, that Democrats are totally in control of Congress. They have been since January of 2007. In the House, the number is 255- 178. There are two vacancies. In the…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-21
Jul 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to reclaim my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2010-07-21
Jul 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this same-day rule, reject the liberal agenda that continues to distract from private sector job creation and getting our economy back on its feet. I yield back the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2010-07-21
Jul 21, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I will just point out again to our colleagues across the aisle that the reason we had a surplus when Bill Clinton was President was because Republicans were in charge of the Congress, and the reason we had a deficit the last 2…

Congressional Record · 2010-07-21

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